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Obituary of Arttie Roe Vilmer

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Arttie Roe Vilmer, age 73, resident of Fulton, KS, died Friday, October 5, 2018, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

She was born January 20, 1945, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Jesse Boyd Toney and Georgia Roe Houdashelt Toney.

Arttie worked most of her life as a seamstress.

She married Bill Vilmer on October 4, 1982, in Miami, OK. He preceded her in death in December 2012.

She enjoyed painting and fishing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Carmen Beckford and husband Randy, Fulton, KS; a son, Ken Reagan, Oswego, KS; a sister, Jobell Davis and husband Melvin, Mulberry, KS; 7 grandchildren, Cheyene Jones, Autumn Curtis, Adam Reagan, Harley Reagan, Carissa Jones, Sawyer Edwards, and Heidi Crowder; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by her parents.

There was cremation. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Bourbon County, Government

Agenda For the Bourbon County Commission Oct. 9

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: October 9th, 2018

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

9:00-9:45-Jim Harris

10:00-10:15-Letter for Diehl Banwart

10:30-10:45-Delwin Mumbower-EMS Services

11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks

Executive Session-Privileged in the attorney client relationship-40 min.

Tax Sale-10 min.

NRP-10 min.

Update on Health Care issues-20 min.

12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch

Justifications for Executive Session:

          Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel

          Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

          Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency

          Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships

          Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property

          Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system

Area News

American Legion Post 25 Upcoming Events:

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October 9. Tuesday. American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers has office hours at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Carl is available to discuss any suggestions or concerns you may have about Post 25, Veterans issues in general or just to help solve world problems. Carl will meet with you at other times by emailing him at [email protected] or calling him at 904.553.1848 to schedule an appointment.

 

October 9. Tuesday. American Legion Service Officer Myra Jowers is at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Myra is available to assist you with questions about your VA claims or paperwork. This free service is for ANY Veteran or family member who may have questions about starting a VA claim or have questions about next steps.

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She is not allowed to complete your forms for you, but rather provide guidance and directions in pursuing your claims. She will meet with you at other times by emailing her at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

 

October 11. No Post 25 Color Guard meeting.

 

October 16. Tuesday. American Legion Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers has office hours at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Carl is available to discuss any suggestions or concerns you may have about Post 25, Veterans issues in general or just to help solve world problems. Carl will meet with you at other times by emailing him at [email protected] or calling him at 904.553.1848 to schedule an appointment.

 

October 16. Tuesday. American Legion Service Officer Myra Jowers is at Memorial Hall from 9 – 11 am. Myra is available to assist you with questions about your VA claims or paperwork. This free service is for ANY Veteran or family member who may have questions about starting a VA claim or have questions about next steps.

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She is not allowed to complete your forms for you, but rather provide guidance and directions in pursuing your claims. She will meet with you at other times by emailing her at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

 

October 20. Saturday. An organizational meeting for Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron. Sons and grandsons of current or deceased Legion members are eligible to join the SAL. Sons and grandsons of honorably discharged Veterans are eligible to join as well.

 

SAL membership eligibility can be confusing as I cannot join the SAL because I am a Veteran. My SAL eligibility is through my grandfather’s military service in World War 1. My sons and grandsons can join the SAL because of my military service.

 

We will be meeting downstairs in Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall at 10 am to charter the unit.

 

The Sons of the American Legion are part of the American Legion family. More information about the SAL is available at https://www.legion.org/sons

 

This is an opportunity for the sons and grandsons of Veterans to honor their Veteran ancestor while giving back to the community.

 

Please reply to this email if I can count on you to join the SAL.

 

October 25. Post 25 Color Guard meets in Memorial Hall at 7 pm. The Post 25 Color Guard is open to all Post 25 members.

 

November 9 – 11. Veterans weekend in Fort Scott.

November 9. Friday evening, 5 pm:  Reception @ Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave.

November 9. Saturday, 10 am:  Veterans Day Program @ Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St.

November 10. Saturday, 12 – 4 PM. “A Gathering of Veterans” at VFW Post 1165 for fellowship and camaraderie.

November 10. Saturday, 5 pm:  Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Fort Scott.  All Veterans are encouraged to participate. Transportation will be available for those unable to walk in the parade.

November 10. Saturday, 7 pm:  1800’s Grand Ball @ Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St.
Click here to purchase Grand Ball tickets online,
or purchase in person at the Chamber or over the phone at 620-223-3566.

November 11. Sunday, 9 am:  Veterans Church Service @ Community Christian Church, 1919 S. Horton St.

November 11. Sunday, 11 am:  Veterans Day Service @ US National Cemetery No. 1, 900 E. National Ave.

November 11. Sunday, 12pm:  Lunch @ VFW, 1745 S. National Ave.

Carl Jowers, Commander

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25

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Inspire Kids To Do

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Jennifer K. Terrell District Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development Southwind District – Erie Office 620-244-3826

This country was built by doers. For more than 100 years, 4-H has been a part of that growth, always empowering youth to speak through action. And by doing so, helping kids to develop their skills and the communities around them.

But what if across our country we could apply this idea to all youth by growing a culture and generation of doers?

What if we can help kids grow the life skills they need by creating the life experiences that inspire them to Do: To do well, do good, do over, do amazing, do STEM, do healthy, do differently.

What if you can spark change and impact for millions of kids, support your community and create value for your company by inspiring a Movement with just one phrase.

INSPIRE Kids to Do.

Become a part of this great organization today! Contact Jennifer K. Terrell, District 4-H Youth Development Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Southwind District by calling 620-244-3826 or emailing [email protected]. The Southwind District covers the counties of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce

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5-6 15th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration

Click here to view more information about the event.
5
Manufacturing Day in Fort Scott including tours of Labconco, Niece and Peerless as well as FSCC John Deere & Welding Schools. 8am-1pm. Complimentary breakfast and/or lunch.

Click here  for more information about this event.
5-6
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls.
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
5-6
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under.
5
YPL First Friday Luncheon – Young Professional’s League of Bourbon Co – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm. Open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization.
5
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown
Fort Scott, 7-8pm. This week’s featured artist: Blues guitarist Lem Sheppard @ 6 pm.
6
Elks Christmas Baskets Golf Tournament – 4 Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., 10:30am registration, 11:00am Shotgun start.

Lunch will be provided and you may call the lodge to sign up at 620-223-5821
6
Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
6
Fall Festival hosted by Care to Share – Simmons Farm, 2484 Limestone Rd, 10am-4pm

Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Pictures, Train Ride, Face Painting, Bounce House, Beautiful mums, and more.

This year, featuring: “Devon Masonic Lodge #92”,  in conjunction with the “Kansas Masonic Foundation” and “KU Med Center”, who will be sponsoring a “Free Cancer Screening Clinic” at  this year’s 12th annual Care To Share Fall Festival on October 6th, 2018!!

Plan to join us there and let us care and share with YOU too!!
6
FSHS Royal Tea for Young Princes and Princesses – Fort Scott High School Commons, 1005 S. Main St., 4-6pm

You may click here  for more information about the event.
8
Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free).
8
USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 5:30-6:30pm.
9
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
9 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building).
9
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm (weekly).
9
Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 4-6pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
9
Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon Co Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 7-8pm.
10
Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Bingo cards, the caller and coffee provided. Prizes by Fort Scott Recreation Commission. (Free)
10
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
10
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm.
10
 Living with Alzheimer’s Early Stage – For Individuals with Alzheimer’s – Mercy Hospital, 12:30-1:30pm.
10 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided.
10 TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks.
11 Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee be hosted by Labconco celebrating 30 years in Fort Scott.

Location: 2500 Liberty Bell Rd.
11 Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information.
11 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
12-1pm.
11 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize.
11 Bourbon County Republican Meeting – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 7-8pm.
12-13
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls.
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
12-13 50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under.
12 Tigers on the Move Color Run at Riverfront Park – Riverfront Park, 5-6:30pm

Contact Chris Sather at Winfield Scott School for more information about the event.
12 Hole in the Wall Liquor Store Grand Opening – 124 E. Wall St., 5:30-7pm

Ribbon Cutting & Remarks at 6pm. There will be samples, snacks, and door prize giveaways.
12
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown
Fort Scott, 7-8pm.
13
“Kansas Fins & Feathers 2018” at Timber Hills Lake Ranch, FREE hunting activities for youth and adults.  See flyer below for more details!
13
Harveyfest Ag Alumni Event – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds.
13
Tri-Yak-A-Thon Race – Kayak, Canoe, Bike – Gunn Park Trails, 1010 Park Ave., 9am-2pm.
Get your team of 3 together, or do the race alone or with a partner.
13 Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
13 Jazz Night at Crooner’s Lounge with the Gary Thompson Band – Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main St., 6-9pm

Call 620-224-9787 to make a reservation.
14 Community Book Club – Nevada, MO, time TBA.
15
Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free).
15 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm.
15 FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30-6:30pm.
16 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
16 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building).
16 Community Bingo – Country Place Senior Living, 820 S. Horton St., 2-4pm. Residents and the public are invited to attend.
16 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm.
16 Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 4-6pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
16
City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm.
17
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
17
Holiday Google Live Stream Holiday Party hosted by the Chamber – “Drive A Holiday Shopping Rush For Your Business” – Papa Don’s, 11am-12pm

You may click here for more information or to register for the event.
17
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
17
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided.
17
 TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks.
18-20
Ty Evans Horsemanship/Mulemanship Clinic – Uniontown Saddle Club Arena, 20 miles W. of Fort Scott on Highway 54.  Level one clinic at 9am-12pm, Level two clinic at 1pm-4pm.
Contact Cassie Lawrence: 620-719-6829 for information.
18
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee be hosted by Pioneer Harvest Fiesta.

Location: Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building.
18
Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information.
18
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
12-1pm.
18
Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize.
Save the Date:
October 19th-21st – Pioneer Harvest Fiesta 2018
October 19th – Friendship Soup Lunch
October 20th – Alumni Rodeo at Fort Scott
Community College
October 22nd – Election Candidates Forum
October 26th – Boos & Brews Haunted Trolley Tour
Click here for full events listing on our website.
Fort Scott

Former Gov. Carlin Will Speak On Rural Health in Fort Scott

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Former Gov. John W Carlin will make a stop in Fort Scott on Tuesday, October 9. 
He has been speaking with Kansans about the future of rural health care. His visit comes just days after Mercy Hospital announced it will be closing its doors in Fort Scott.
Carlin was elected Governor of Kansas in 1978 and served two terms. Prior to that, he was Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives. He currently teaches at Kansas State University in Manhattan and is not running for office.
Jeff Sweetser and Kate Emmett-Sweetser will host a reception for Carlin at 10:30 a.m. at 116 South Main Street. The public is invited. 
Government, Kansas

State of Kansas Raises Awareness of Stillbirths

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Recently-launched Count the Kicks program seeing early success

 

TOPEKA – More than 200 babies are stillborn each year in Kansas.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to helping families prevent this tragedy, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), puts families at greater risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, loss of productivity and makes them four times more likely to get divorced.

Governor Jeff Colyer has designated October as Stillbirth Awareness Month. The annual awareness campaign comes just after the launch of a new initiative in Kansas to prevent stillbirths, called Count the Kicks.

 

“We are partnering with health care providers, midwives and doulas, county health departments, birthing hospitals, community groups and others to ensure that all women know the importance of counting their baby’s movements daily in the third trimester,” said KDHE Secretary Jeff Andersen. “Throughout October KDHE and partners will be honoring Stillbirth Awareness Month by talking about our efforts to prevent loss due to stillbirth with the Count the Kicks campaign.”

 

Count the Kicks is a proven stillbirth prevention public health campaign that empowers expectant parents to track their baby’s movements in the third trimester and has the potential to save 60 babies every year.

The campaign encourages families to contact a physician if they notice a reduction in fetal movement, so medical attention can be sought before it’s too late.

 

The Kansas Count the Kicks campaign was launched in August and has proven to be impactful. More than 100 orders for materials have been submitted; more than 1,000 Kansans have visited the Count the Kicks website; more than 100 Kansans have “liked” Count the Kicks on Facebook; and more than 350 Kansas moms have downloaded the free Count the Kicks app to track movements.

Through KDHE, providers can order FREE Count the Kicks educational materials at www.countthekicks.org and start using these materials in their practices right away. Moms everywhere can download the FREE Count the Kicks app, which is available in the Google Play and iTunes online stores. The app, available in English and Spanish, allows expectant moms to monitor their babies’ movement, record the history, set a daily reminder, count for single babies and twins.

The Kansas Count the Kicks campaign is supported by KDHE with funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under grant number #B04MC31488 and title Maternal and Child Health Services.

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Bourbon County, Fort Scott

City and County: A Collective Force For Future Healthcare

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The city of Fort Scott and Bourbon County officials urgently join forces after the announcement of Mercy Hospital’s closure in Fort Scott Kansas.

October 4, 2018

City and County officials continue to meet to strategize a collaborative approach to the future of healthcare in Bourbon County.

Officials remain optimistic about the quality of life, access to health care, and continued economic growth.

The joint effort’s immediate next steps are to form a task force comprised of representatives from the City, County, Chamber of Commerce, USD 234, USD 235, Fort Scott Community College, businesses, Bourbon County Economic Development Council, Inc. and the financial community.

The task force will be led by Robert Uhler, City of Fort Scott Director of Community Development.

Mercy’s local leadership has taken steps to safeguard emergency services beyond their closure to ensure access to critical healthcare services.

The intention of this task force is to identify the next model of sustainable healthcare in this community.

With resilient citizens and ongoing legislative support, Bourbon County expects to be a representation of future healthcare in rural Kansas.

Rachel Pruitt                                      Jody Hoener

Economic Development                Economic Development Director

City of Fort Scott                              Bourbon County

123 S Main                                          210 S National Ave

Fort Scott, KS 66701                        Fort Scott, KS 66701

Mobile:  913-488-8176                    1-620-223-3800

Office:  620-644-7114                      1-620-215-5728 Mobile

www.fscity.org                                 www.bourboncountyks.org

 

Obituary

Obituary of Donna Sheridan

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Donna Marie Sheridan, age 71, a resident of Uniontown, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at her home following a cancer illness.
She was born December 12, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence E. Miller and Norma M. Norman Miller.  Donna married Larry E. Sheridan on April 1, 1978.
In earlier years, Donna worked as a cosmetologist.  She later worked in interior design in Kansas City.  Donna was known for her artistic abilities; she made a variety of crafts including, pottery, quilting, crocheting and jewelry.  She was of the Catholic faith.
 
Survivors include her husband, Larry; two children, Christy Pritchett and husband, Danny, of Uniontown, Kansas and Eric Sheridan, of Independence, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Aubree, Asenath, Brendan, Cayman, Mike, Melissa, Samantha and Shawn and sixteen great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are two sisters, Susan Bronson, of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Rosemary Kilgore, of Kansas City, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
 
Father Robert Wachter will recite the Rosary at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 6th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Ft. Scott.
Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow the Rosary.
Burial will follow in the Uniontown Cemetery.
Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel on Saturday prior to leaving for the church at 10:20 A.M.
Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.  
Government, Kansas

Governor Names Three to Kansas Board of Regents

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Topeka – Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Thursday appointed two new members and reappointed one member to the Kansas Board of Regents. William Feuerborn, Garnett, has been reappointed, and Allen Schmidt, Hays; and Mark Hutton, Wichita will be the newest members of the Board. Each will serve a four-year term, pending Senate confirmation, expiring June 30, 2022.

 

“Our higher education institutions play an important role in educating the next generation, which keeps our workforce and economy strong. The Regents ensure that the future of our state remains bright and prosperous by keeping our higher education system on track to meet these long-term goals,” said Gov. Jeff Colyer. “Bill, Allen, and Mark bring a great amount of experience and talent to the board and I am excited they’ve agreed to serve our great state.”

 

The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is appointed by the governor.  It is the governing board of the six state universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, 19 community colleges, and six technical colleges).

  • William Feuerborn was born in Garnett, Kansas and has served on the Board of Regents since 2014. He has spent the last forty years in small business development and ranching. He also served as a State Representative in the Kansas legislature from 1994 to 2012. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University.

  • Allen Schmidt is a retired U.S. Army Colonel from Hays, Kansas where he works as the Director for Development Services of Northwest Kansas. Schmidt served as a State Senator in the Kansas legislature from 2011 to 2013. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, Master’s Degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State University and a Master of Science degree from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA.

  • Mark Hutton is from Wichita, KS where he was the CEO of Hutton Construction Corporation. Hutton served as a State Representative in the Kansas Legislature from 2013 to 2017. He is a graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

“I’m excited to welcome Allen and Mark to the Board and congratulate Bill on his reappointment,” said KBOR Chair Dennis Mullin. “It’s an honor to serve our fellow Kansans in this capacity. I look forward to working with our newest Regents to support families, businesses and the Kansas economy through our higher education system.”

 

The Board also administers the state’s student financial aid, the Kan-ed network, adult education, GED, career and technical education programs, and the state university retirement plans. In addition, members of the Board are also responsible for approving private proprietary schools and out-of-state institutions to operate in Kansas.

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